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Greetings, Earthling!

Today marks the 5th anniversary of Pluto's fall from planetary status, and it's hard to celebrate the loss of a planet. Well, if you're the Empire you've undoubtedly celebrated the loss of a planet but this isn't Alderaan we're talking about here. It's Pluto, and what did Pluto ever do to anyone?

Still, there's good news. Tomorrow is Linux's birthday and there's no chance it's going to be declassified as an operating system. It's dominating its neighborhood just fine, thank you.

What's New @ ThinkGeek !!

Sorry we're still bitter about Pluto's de-planetification, but that doesn't mean we don't love you. To help us begin the healing process, we'd like to send a little love your way in the form of code KUIPERBELT, good for $5 off $30+ or $10 off $60+ orders from now through 08/26/2011 at 11:59PM ET.Take $10 Off - Smile through the tears

You won't need Jedi mind tricks to make your friends think you're cool. With these R2-D2 shaped ice cubes, your next party will look like a rowdy night at Mos Isley. Why ice your favorite beverage with plain old cubes when you can serve them with galactic style and some beep boop?R2D2 Ice Cube Trays - Astromech droids can be ice cold

It looks like a weird little human and says hello to you when you turn it on. But get three other people to hold on to it, each holding a hand or foot, and then let the magic begin. As you touch each other, a different circuit is completed and a different sound is played. That means you can slap each other into a really awesome drum beat. Add some musical bits, sound effects, and barn animal noises (hey, it IS from Japan, ya know), and you have one of the strangest and most enjoyable team musical instruments ever made.Ningen Gakki Body-Conductive Musical Instrument - Slap drums

There comes a time in every child's life where they must learn the joys of Star Wars. We say that age is three Earth years. Why three? Because that's the youngest age they should be playing with these super adorable and super soft Star Wars plush. Six different characters to choose from--each with a Bantha's bowel full of hugs. (That's a LOT of hugs.) And, when your little youngling finally falls asleep, you can scoop up your Star Wars Super Soft Plush for huggings of your own. May the super soft Force be with you.Star Wars Super Soft Plush - An adorable intro to Star Wars

A long, long time ago, video games were only played in dark rooms with neon carpeting and each game cost a quarter. Back then, the only clocks you could find in the place ran at 2.5MHz, and were attached to the Moto 6502, 8080, and Z-80 processors that ran the games. Like Vegas, the arcade owners didn't want you to know what time it was. Now you can relive those pixelated days with retro gaming, but have a clock you can be proud of. This one keeps accurate time with quartz movement but will remind you when mom's picking you up.Pixel Time Wall Clock - Blending Analog and Digital Time

These soft Mario and Yoshi backpacks are large enough to hold your DS and protect your precious cargo from thieving koopas. And while your game gets a nice cushy ride you'll be strutting in style just like Mario. At 17" tall, they also make great collectible plushes that will go wherever your adventures take you.Mario Plush Backpacks - Mama mia! Plush cargo!

The AK-47 is a reliable weapon used to vanquish your enemies. Their signature bark chills the blood when heard. We took that chilling effect and applied it to your cocktails. With our brand new ice cube tray, you can make 6.5cm long bullets of crystalline goodness that will bring your scotch down to the proper drinking temperature. Even the tray itself looks like an AK-47 magazine! Add a little killer style to your favorite adult beverages, sweet tea, or over-caffeinated carbonated cola. Make your cocktails delicious--and deadly!AK Ice Cube Tray - Making your cocktails a little bit deadlier

Sometimes you need a hardcopy, and emailing a photo from your iPhone just to print it feels illogical and frustrating. The iPhone Photo Printer for iPhone solves this problem and it's dead simple to use: just pop your iPhone into the dock and fire up the free app to control the printer. In less than a minute, you'll have a 300 dpi hardcopy suitable for framing of all sorts.iPhone Photo Printer - Now there's an app for hardcopy

Pampering your feline overlord is a must-do... unless, of course, you enjoy ammonia-scented laundry or shredded upholstery. The Catit Senses Massage Center will keep you out of the doghouse by appealing to your cat's sense of touch. Or maybe your feline is more of a thrillseeker? Try the Speed Circuit! The elevated tracks add an exciting, fast-paced roller coaster element while the motion activated illuminated ball adds a further level of fun and interactivity. After that, it'll be snack time with Treat Maze, designed to work your kitteh's brain while delivering noms. Remember, "Meow" = WANT.Catit Massage, Speed Circuit, and Treat Maze - WANT NAO

Let's say you've planned to make a whole mess of nuclear hot wings as fuel for a long night of Black Ops. You've got a killer recipe from Epicurious on your tablet, but in your enthusiasm for mixing the sauce, you've gone and splashed a bit into the workings of your shiny glass digital slate. Congratulations! They are now the most expensive BBQ wings in history. If you had wrapped your touchscreen into one of these reusable, self-sealing bags, you could have spilled with impunity and still operated your device. Touchscreens and finger food usually don't mix, but now they do!iPad Chef's Sleeves - Recipes on your iPad? Could get messy...